| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $16.88 | 4.162% | $17.5825 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.57 | 8.147% | $20.0829 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.49 | 9.308% | $44.2588 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.25 | 5.682% | $87.9803 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.55 | 3.196% | $86.2203 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.98 | 9.671% | $119.5195 | $119.52 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.99 | 6.754% | $179.336 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.71 | $554.9803 | $554.98 | $555.00 | $555.00 | |